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Nominee:

Rasheda Worthy, 32—Phoenix, AZ

Nominated by:

Stan Worthy, her husband

Why Stan thinks Rasheda should win:

"This summer, my wife Rasheda started Camp L.Y.F.E. (Love Yourself for Everything), where 25 low-income youth from across the country came to Arizona State University for one week to learn about healthy lifestyle choices. Child obesity is a huge epidemic in our area; poor youth are especially affected. The kids were sick of being teased and afraid of dying—some had lost parents or other family members to obesity-related diseases. Though she's the most driven woman I've ever known, her most beautiful quality is her huge heart—Rasheda was full of hugs and smiles all week. We'll check the campers' progress at the reunion, but Rasheda's impact on them was so obvious that it looks like the town and university are going to support the program next year."